Located in Marion, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake James and 6 minutes from Catawba River. .This vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Marion Greenway Trailhead and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Pisgah National Forest.
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 47 min drive - 43.1 miles
Chimney Rock State Park - 53 min drive - 44.4 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬12 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Bantam Chef - ‬13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Peacefull River Home
Comfortable 3 bd, 2 bath home on the river. 3 queen beds. Screened porch with propane fire pit. Open deck overlooking the river. Full kitchen. Grill on deck. Less than 2 miles to public boat landing on beautiful Lake James. Use of 2 kayaks. Close to many hiking trails. 2 miles to state park. Washer and dryer. Small office for working vacations.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This vacation home features designated smoking areas, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
4 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Recycling
Some LED lighting used
Unit size: 1,050 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Use kayaks at own risk.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Peacefull River Home Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Super nice house on the river. We went with our dogs and they had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and clean. The use of the kayaks was great and appreciated.
This home is exactly as represented in the listing. This was our second time staying here. It’s so well maintained and clean. The screened porch is my favorite room.
Marcie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Oct 26, 2025
We absolutely love this house. It’s very homely and well taken care of in a great area.
Great location. The cabin is perfect for a small group, the screened in porch was a huge hit.It even had a small bedroom with a loveseat and desk if you needed to do a little work while away. The kitchen is small but had everything you needed, good quality pots and pans, nice dishes and glassware. Definitely would recommend and visit again.
This place was a great getaway for the weekend. We had an enjoyable time and would defiantly book here . My daughters favorite thing was making smores on the screened in porch...I agree it was pretty fun.
The home is nice and new. Very well done with newer furniture mattresses, etc. it’s pretty isolated even though it’s on a main road.10 minutes from Walmart, gas stations etc. I highly recommend taking the drive from the home to Morganton over the north side of the lake.